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EcoCrafters, a company specializing in artisanal soaps, is committed to minimizing its environmental footprint. They are currently evaluating two packaging options: Option A, biodegradable plastic derived from corn starch, and Option B, recycled cardboard printed with soy-based inks. Due to resource constraints and a desire for a quick decision, EcoCrafters plans to conduct a streamlined Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) focusing exclusively on the climate change impact of each packaging option. The company\'s sustainability manager, Anya Sharma, is tasked with selecting the most appropriate Life Cycle Impact Assessment (LCIA) method for this streamlined LCA. Anya understands that the chosen method must provide readily available and globally recognized characterization factors specifically for Global Warming Potential (GWP). Considering the need for a quick, focused assessment, which of the following approaches would be most suitable for Anya to adopt in this scenario, ensuring alignment with international standards and scientific rigor? The streamlined LCA must adhere to ISO 14044 principles while acknowledging the limitations of the assessment\'s scope.
Utilize IPCC (Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change) characterization factors for Global Warming Potential, focusing on readily available data for greenhouse gas emissions associated with each packaging option.
Develop a custom LCIA method tailored specifically to the regional environmental conditions of EcoCrafters' production facility, incorporating primary data collection on local emissions.
Employ a comprehensive multi-criteria decision analysis (MCDA) framework, integrating environmental, economic, and social indicators to provide a holistic sustainability assessment beyond climate change.
Conduct a full attributional LCA following ISO 14040 standards, encompassing all environmental impact categories and life cycle stages, regardless of the time and resource constraints.

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